The October Birthstones are the Tourmaline and Opal. Opals symbolizes faithfulness and confidence. The word Opal comes from the Latin opalus, meaning: precious jewel. Necklaces with opals set in them were worn to repel evil and to protect eyesight. Opal is called the traditional birthstone of October. Pink Tourmaline is considered the secondary birthstone for October.
October Zodiac Signs
Month of October Zodiac Signs are Libra(until October 22) or Scorpio(October 23 onwards).
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Libra tend to dislice big social gatherings and too much attention. Most of them tend to be introverts. Having a shy nature being too shy or quiet can sometimes work against their benefit. People born under this star sign tend to have great belief in justice. THis might also be why they are very trustworthy individuals. Libra are compatible with: another Libra as well as Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Gemini.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Scorpio by nature like to take action instead of thinking things through in great lengths. They tend to be ambitious, bold, courageous, and self confident. Scorpio have a clear vision for their desires in life. Going after those goals feel liberating to them. Cool headedness helps Scorpio to achieve their desires. Scorpio are compatible with: Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer and Virgo.
October Birth Flowers
Birth flower Marigold or Calendula is the flower associated with October. For the Hindus, the month of October is associated with festivals like Dusshera and Diwali and Marigold, an auspicious flower is part of religious ceremonies. However, in the English culture, marigold stands for sorrow and sympathy. The other October flower is cosmo, a symbol of order, peace, and serenity.
Warm, Fierce, undying love, or one way of saying that you are content with being with the recipient.October Birth Flower Marigold exemplify elegance and devotion.
Historical Events for October, 1959
2nd » The anthology series 'The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series) called The Twilight Zone' premieres on CBS television.
7th » Soviet Union e.g U.S.S.R. probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.
12th » At the national congress of Alianza Popular Revolucionaria Americana or APRA in Peru a group of leftist radicals are expelled from the party. They will later form APRA Rebelde.
21st » In New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, opens to the public.
21st » U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an Executive order (United States) e.g executive order transferring Wernher von Braun and other Germany called German scientists from the United States Army to NASA.
Famous Birthdays on October in 1959
1st » Mark Aizlewood, Welsh footballer and manager
24th » Gunnar Bakke, Norwegian banker and politician, 65th List of mayors of Bergen known as Mayor of Bergen
24th » Mike Brewer (baseball) named Mike Brewer, American baseball player
24th » Chihiro Fujioka, Japanese director and composer
24th » Michelle Lujan Grisham, American lawyer and politician
24th » Rowland S. Howard, Australian guitarist and songwriter (The Birthday Party (band) known as The Birthday Party and These Immortal Souls) (d. 2009)
24th » Brad Johnson (actor) known as Brad Johnson, American actor
24th » Dave Meltzer, American journalist and historian
24th » Shawn Moody, American businessman and politician